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Chenderit School
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- Middleton Cheney OX17 2QR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Many students have secure subject knowledge; however, consistent connection over time is needed
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are attentive, with well-established lesson routines
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Leaders promote that all teachers are teachers of reading
Strengths and Challenges: Vulnerable pupils' attendance needs improvement
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions
Communication: Individual meetings for parents about their child’s progress
Parent Satisfaction: Parents mostly express satisfaction
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond to pupils’ views and deal with bullying promptly
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have high expectations and have updated policies
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with bullying promptly; pupils feel safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Culture of safeguarding is effective
Extracurricular Offerings: Clubs include girls’ football and musical theatre society
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students complete 30 hours of enrichment yearly
Outdoor Facilities: School site is generally orderly
Career Counselling Services: Weekly 'career of the week' and individual careers advice
Preparation for Sixth Form: Excellent subject knowledge and skills of analysis
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils follow the same curriculum with extra support
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Chenderit School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 1076 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our community is close-knit and welcoming, where faculty and staff encourage one another and we meet and surpass our objectives both individually and collectively. We are committed to a comprehensive ethos and we achieve excellent results because we are an inclusive community that values learning in its broadest sense. Every student's experience in the sixth form is tailored to help them achieve in the career path they ultimately select. Not only are our students pushed to exceed their potential in their studies, but they also participate and benefit from a huge variety of wider experiences and opportunities such as our immersive enrichment programme, fantastic advice and guidance, new friends and the support of a superb and incredibly dedicated pastoral team. Please browse these sections to gain a sense of everything our sixth form has to offer. Please get in touch with us if you want a more comprehensive experience, and we'll be happy to have you visit. There is much more to see in person than can be displayed on these pages.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 48% | 68% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.70% | - | 10.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 29.23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 21.95% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 9.77% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 13.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 2.74 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 94.62% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 170 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 32.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 42.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.58% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.65% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 32.87% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 47.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 23.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 17.11% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.5 | 3.04 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.96% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 171 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 91% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 36.54% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 40.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.04% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.42% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.63% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 2 | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 15 | 41.86% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 20.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 7 | 8.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 12.81% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.57 | 2.65 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 94.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 170 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.3% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 32.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 42% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.35% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 1 | 27.57% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 6 | 41.3% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 22% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% 6 | 8.76% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% 13 | 13.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.44 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.52% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 174 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 82.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 32.91% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 43.04% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.04% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.96% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 27.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 40.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 22.69% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 12.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 13.75% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.36% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 175 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 76.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 35.73% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 40.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.05% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.51 | 26.95 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.81 | 27.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.70% | 9.32% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 109 | 170 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 58.48% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 21.22% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.87% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.34 | 30.77 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.33 | 29.91 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.9% | 12.29% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 92 | 202 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 57.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.05% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 21.09% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.18% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.00 5 | 25.98 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.79 2 | 26.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.5% | 7.93% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 125 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 53.52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 25.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.63 | 25.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.40 2 | 27 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.0% | 8.94% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 35 | 34.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 19% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.27% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.78 | 22.09 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.52 | 23.95 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.4% | 7.8% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 34.8% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 22.9% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chenderit School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
